Re: Microsoft Activation Stupidity

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Windom wrote:

On 1 Feb 2006 15:01:35 -0800, "chrispsg" <ccalbreath@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


If the motherboard is
replaced because it is defective, you do NOT need to acquire a new
operating system license for the PC.


How do they know for a fact that it was replaced due to a defect, and
not simply as an upgrade. Do they just take your word for it when you try to activate?

W


There is no need to tell them either way. MS only requires that you tell them the 50 digit activation number.

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/activation_faq.mspx#details

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